Designed for career changers and aspiring educators who already hold a bachelor’s degree, this adolescence education program combines flexible online coursework with hands-on classroom teaching in your local school district.

Program Highlights: 1-Year Adolescence Education Master’s Online

  • 100% Online Coursework: Finish our 36-credit hour Adolescence Education program through asynchronous, fully remote classes.
  • Completion in One Year: Finish your MSEd in Adolescence Education within one year while continuing to teach full-time.
  • Local Practicum Placement: Complete in-person, field-based teaching experiences and student teaching in middle or high schools near you.
  • Certification Pathways: Leads directly to institutional recommendation for NYS initial teaching certification for Grades 7-12.

If you wish to complete the MSEd in Adolescence Education 7-12 program on a different progression cycle (e.g., two years, one course per term, or some other sequence), you will need to work with the Director of Graduate Studies to develop an individualized plan that meets your specific needs and circumstances.

Field-Based Experiences

Our adolescence education masters track pairs educational theory with practical classroom management. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside certified middle and high school teachers in your local area.

MSEd in Adolescent Education Curriculum Requirements

CourseTitleCredits
EDU 5005Education In A Democratic Pluralistic Society3
EDU 5115Curriculum Design For Secondary Classroom3
EDU 5270Content Literacy For Diverse Learners3
EDU 5330Instructional Design For The Inclusive Classroom3
EDU 5260Principles Of Assessment And Differentiation In The Adolescent Classroom3
RDG 5300Adolescent Literacy Through a Developmental Lens3
EDU 5400Student Teaching12
Practicum I in licensure area3
Practicum II in licensure area3

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Admissions and Program Prerequisites

Admission into Elmira College’s online adolescence education program requires:

  • Completed application form
  • Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree (or 30+ credit hours) in an approved content major:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Earth Science
    • Math
    • English
    • Social Studies
    • History
    • A closely related field
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  • Official transcripts of all prior college coursework displaying a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
  • A short graduate essay.
  • Two professional recommendations.
  • Immunization records as required by state law from students taking six or more credit hours in any term

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Elmira College is a member of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Pursuant to §52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the educator programs offered by Elmira College are considered to be continuously accredited for purposes of meeting the New York State requirement that all such programs maintain continuous accreditation.

Financial Aid Resources

Elmira College offers one of the lowest tuition prices of any four-year private college or university in the region. We’re committed to making your MSEd in Adolescence Education affordable.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about the admissions process or how to take advantage of some of the career resources we have available, get in touch with us. We're happy to answer your questions!

Ashley Boyd
Coordinator of Professional Programs
Admissions Counselor
Graduate & Professional Studies Advisor
(814) 397-5387  | aboyd@elmira.edu
graduate@elmira.edu

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